Jupiter, the planet of luck and opportunity, will station direct in cerebral air sign, Gemini, just two hours after Venus rises out of the waters of a cushy triple conjunction in Pisces into the action-oriented, first zodiac sign of Aries. If you’ve been feeling somewhat discombobulated since 2024, now is the time that you can become the director of your own movie and take command of your life. With Venus in Aries, you can view your life from a head-on perspective while sitting in the director’s chair. From here, you can look at various ways that you can put all of the pieces together. Now is a great time to finalize the strategy towards doing what you love and loving what you. After Mars, the ruling planet of Aries stations direct in Cancer on February 23rd, you’ll be able to yell, ‘Action!’ and set things in motion at the end of February and early March. 

This week’s planetary movements are happening alongside an uncomfortable but exact inconjunct or quincunx between Jupiter at 11°16’ Gemini and asteroid Vesta at 11°16’ Scorpio. In the inconjunct or quincunx aspect, the two planets don’t understand each other, so their relationship is challenged. The asteroid, Vesta, is named after the virgin goddess of the hearth, keeping alive the flame that ignites our souls. She also represents offerings, devotion, causes and investments.

Even though we have a lot of forward motion to come this week, the inconjunct adds a layer of complexity to the mix. Since Jupiter is the planet that also rules legal procedures, the truth and our rights, expect to see justice served with a side of sacrifice. There may be opportunities abound but they could come with a compromise. Balancing growth and expansion with dedication and authenticity can be a challenge at this time too.

With this energy of multiple possibilities, here are some possible manifestations to watch out for in the world: 

• everyone wanting to be ‘first’

• widespread sharing of information in many formats

• people changing belief systems

• people freeing themselves from belief systems

• many people deciding to learn a new language, including coding

• increase in master classes and online learning opportunities 

• revival of D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself projects)

• introduction of and promotion of high-speed rail lines that connect communities

• social media copycats and inauthentic content

• parroted sensationalism in the media

• releasing of half-truths in the media 

• the masses learning new skills

Reminds me of that idiom, ‘Jack of all trades and a master of none’. On the other hand, if you’re here to experience as much as you can and enjoy it thoroughly, the time is now – just know that there’s a possibility that not all of those experiences will be authentic. On a personal level, the current energy can also come in the form of: 

• an expansion of our sense of community or neighborhood

• having a renewed clarity around your self-worth

• reprioritizing obligations to siblings or extend family members

• making promises you can’t keep 

• over-extending yourself and over-committing

• remembering to administer self-care

• becoming an information junkie / hoarding information

• over-investment in various cryptocurrencies

• discerning between fake news and real investigative journalism

• taking too many courses and classes – especially by enrolling online

It might be difficult to choose among many appetizing course offerings for those virtual classes. Since there is now a blurred line between multiple fields of reality (aka timelines) you might be surprised at how vividly you can mentally play out multiple scenarios simultaneously. For instance, if you’re faced with a problem, could you see yourself solving the problem in various ways all at the same time in a quantum experience. You can then use your intuition to focus and choose one of those solutions.

This quantum experience is a skill that we are sharpening as we shift and evolve as a collective. Some of us want to dedicate ourselves to experiencing as much as we can and all of the thrills that come with it. Some are here to devote themselves to something more specific. Others are somewhere in between, willing to make compromises along the way. What do you want to devote yourself to as you expand and grow on your life’s journey?  What would it take for you to love what you do and do what you love?

Sabian Symbols: Jupiter Stations Direct in Gemini. Venus Enters Aries.

Jupiter Stations Direct at 11°16' Gemini

Gemini 12 – A Black Slave Girl Demands Her Rights of Her Mistress

Venus Enter Aries 

Aries 1 – A Woman Has Risen Out of the Ocean, A Seal is Embracing Her

Vesta at 11°16' Scorpio

Scorpio 12 – A Brilliant Assembly of Officials at an Official Embassy Ball

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